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NEVER Drink 20 consecutive shots of espresso.

nothing quite like ODing on caffeine... :) (note: overdose does not necessarily refer to killing yourself, just inducing completely unwanted effects...)
 
I had a similar experience a couple of years ago. I was up for an exam in Statistics and found out a day before the exam that I didn't have a clue... none what so ever... so I pulled an "all-nighter", doing old exam problems 20 hours straight, while drinking coca-cola and coffee. This was back when I still was chewing nicotine gum and I was "chain-chewing" through the night and exam. I even took a couple of caffeine pills... at the end of the exam I was, quite literally, unable to stand still...

When I met my favourite teacher just after the exam, he looked at me - quite worried - and actually asked dead seriously if I was on speed or something. Luckily for me I was well known for my nicotine gum so when I laughed and explained to him that I "just" was a couple of milligrams shy of a sugar-nicotine-caffeine overdose, he was visible relieved... but I probably were quite close to my limit... :eek:

After this I cut back a bit on, especially, caffeine during "all-nighters"... :eek: ;)
 
Hummer said:
I went to Starbucks yesterday morning before school to buy some coffee. I was so tired, so I just asked the guy "How many shots of espresso can fit in a venti cup." It turns out to be 20 so that's how many I bought and drank. What ever you do, never be an idiot and copy what I did. During 1st and into 2nd period of school, I was SO hyper and I started twitching and being crazy like. Only 2 hours of hype. After that I completely crashed. I could barely stand up and I felt so nauseous, but couldn't throw up anything. Still into today, I don't feel so well so I stayed home.

Just warning you guys that more than 4 shots/ounces of raw espresso wont do anything more than give you a major crash. Not to mention I loaded it with sugar until no more could fit in the cup.
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So were you anything like this? http://homestarrunner.com/sbemail91.html
:p :eek:
 
Thats kinda funny my friend took 3 caffiene pills to stay up and he had the same result.
 
On last years school ski trip, this kid drank 11 red bulls in like 5 minutes. He was soooooo hyper and was like shaking. Then he crashed.
 
Hummer said:
:p well it's 55 cents per shot. So it would have cost 11 bucks, but he only charged me 4 and some change. I pay more for my regular drink (triple white mocha).
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I have a sudden calling to do this. I'm pretty coffee and sugar resistant, and I want to feel the kick that more caffeine-sensitive people enjoy. Ever watch "Over the Hedge"? Hammy is my hero.

(Luckily, 20 shots of expresso isn't anywhere near how much caffeine it takes to kill you.)
 
Sdashiki said:
I cant believe they even let you do that.

A shot of espresso is supposed to be 1 per customer per order.
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hmmm. no.


i get a venti cafe americano every day. its 4 shots. and its on the menu like that, so..... i think your 1per customer is incorrect.


and i got 2 extra shots one time (6 total) - and mind you i drink one of these each day with the normal 4 shots - and i was actually quite uncomfortable with drinking 6. it was just too much. i really dont even believe you drank 20. sorry. attention story maybe?
 
Lebowski said:
and i got 2 extra shots one time (6 total) - and mind you i drink one of these each day with the normal 4 shots - and i was actually quite uncomfortable with drinking 6. it was just too much. i really dont even believe you drank 20. sorry. attention story maybe?
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Don't know, the OP did seem to have stomached 20 and have consequences. I would call bluff if he claimed to be all right after his 20, but it looks like he started freakin' after he had finished his shots. Plus, some people are a lot less sensitive to the effects. I can't even feel anything with 1 or 2 cups. Not good for my wallet.
 
mufflon said:
... a single shot has the potency equivalent to ? 1 cup of ordinary black coffee...
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A serving of espresso has less caffeine than a regular cup of drip coffee. About ~15-20mg less. But at 20x that, I don't think the difference really matters anymore.

edit: fyi. If you would like more bang out of your caffeinated beverage, before the caffeine is all broken down by your body (within 4-6hrs), try drinking some grapefruit juice.
 
PlaceofDis said:
since i don't mind cool/cold coffee even i took my time to drink that every day, usually over the span of a couple/few hours and it worked well for me.
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That was the routine that I took to when I was a Uni student. Took my time (a few hours) finishing a 12-16oz moca/latte. Most I ever had was 4 shots at once.

My Graphic Design teacher had a caffeine-induced seizure when he was a student at Kent State. He was pulling an all-nighter plus.
 
Lebowski said:
and i got 2 extra shots one time (6 total) - and mind you i drink one of these each day with the normal 4 shots - and i was actually quite uncomfortable with drinking 6. it was just too much. i really dont even believe you drank 20. sorry. attention story maybe?
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Well if he drinks it all quickly, his body may not react quickly enough to notice until several minutes later.

I once had 8 shots of some sort of liquor (my friend bought them at like $1 US per shot) in a span of around 1 minute, and I only felt it after an hour. I was pretty much sleeping after that. Another hour later, and I was throwing up.

So again, you just don't know.
 
Hummer said:
I went to Starbucks yesterday morning before school to buy some coffee. I was so tired, so I just asked the guy "How many shots of espresso can fit in a venti cup." It turns out to be 20 so that's how many I bought and drank. What ever you do, never be an idiot and copy what I did. During 1st and into 2nd period of school, I was SO hyper and I started twitching and being crazy like. Only 2 hours of hype. After that I completely crashed. I could barely stand up and I felt so nauseous, but couldn't throw up anything. Still into today, I don't feel so well so I stayed home.
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I just showed my roommate (who works at Starbucks) and she had a good laugh over it. Says your nuts.

I love coffee personally. That was a little much though. I try to limit myself to 1 cup a day regardless of how tired I am. 2 cups if it is an occassion or dinner with family/friends.
 
I've never experienced any of the addictive effects everyone here is talking about with caffine. usually, I have a cappuccino every morning during school, then nothing during breaks and I feel no different the first morning I wake up without one. I guess it just effects different people differently; but it basically has no effect on me. I can even drink an espresso right before going to bed. :eek:

and yea, 20 shots is crazy.
 
It is funny you mentioned how it does affect people differently. I've never felt more attentive or lucid after a cup of coffee, however, a single cup will easily keep me awake for over a span of a day. This is not always the case, but it is common for me. Especially when I had not had coffee in a very long time.

Anyone else really sensitive to caffeine?
 
9 shots

Alright, day out with some friends stopped by starbucks to see a cousin that works there. I got 4 shots of espresso in a java chip. Didn't seem to do much, so went to the mall for couple hours, met some nice girls from ATL which I hope to see again. After they left to go back home, went back to starbucks, I figured I'd see how much espresso I could handle so I got a java chip with 5 shots. Nine shots in 3-4 hours time. Would've went back to make it an even 10-14, but I listened to my friends.

Espresso will make you crash and burn, but for me I come out of it fairly quickly and I'm back going again. It is 2:50am at the moment, I had the espressos 12 hours ago, and I'm wide awake. Yippie! ;)

I didn't have a bad experience, unless you count not being able to sleep. Though I am sad I can't text morgan or natalie, stupid phone, hopefully I'll have it fixed in couple days or get me a new one.

Have a nice first day at school natalie and morgan :)
 
dsnort said:
Go to Miami and get some expresso made by a true cuban. Two shots and you can sit in a chair and listen to your heart race!
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I have a friend who drank 20 oz of Cuban coffee down in Miami; he didn't know how strong it was...He was up for 3 days straight afterwards. :D
 
plinkoman said:
I've never experienced any of the addictive effects everyone here is talking about with caffine. usually, I have a cappuccino every morning during school, then nothing during breaks and I feel no different the first morning I wake up without one. I guess it just effects different people differently; but it basically has no effect on me. I can even drink an espresso right before going to bed. :eek:

and yea, 20 shots is crazy.
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Wait, you have one everyday and don't believe you are addicted? How would you tell? Stop drinking for a week and see if you have withdrawal.

I was visiting Belfast once and went to a club where they only had mixed drinks. I had about 12 red bull vodka's, each one having a full can of red bull. When I got back to my hotel, I thought I was going to have a heart attack. Took me hours and hours to get to sleep...
 
wow....a 4 year old thread come to life again!

and I remember this thread from when it was first posted :p
 
Sdashiki said:
I cant believe they even let you do that.

A shot of espresso is supposed to be 1 per customer per order.

I mean, you might have actually done some damage to yourself, though I fail to see what or how.

I just hate caffiene!

I never drank coffee, tastes like poo to me, but I guess from where I stand I just see another coffee junkie acting the fool for their legal drug of choice.
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Not true. A medium standard Starbucks espresso drink has 2 shots. A large has 3.

Edit: crap... Just noticed this is a zombie thread. Someone kill it.
 
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